With less than a week to go until the 2012 Emmy's, the nominees are probably busy putting the finishing touches on their outfits and preparing their acceptance speeches. But as you sit in front of your television on September, 23 and watch the winners hold their awards, we don't want you to be empty-handed.

We've taken inspiration from some of the nominated shows and turned them into delicious dishes. Drawing from the likes of The Big Bang Theory and Mad Men among others, we've created a list of recommended recipes for you.